CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

Volume 53, Issue 4 Newburgh, Indiana

December 2012

INSIDE

The

News - pages 1-3Feature - pages 4-5Entertainment - page 6Sports - page 7Knight Vision - page 8

Andy Byers

Sam HaynesStaff Writer

Volunteering can be fun. See how students at Castle took advantage of opportunites at the local hospitals.

See Page 6. See BULLYING on Page 5

By Amanda Wolf Editor in Chief

Grab your textbooks and notepads. Ivy Tech classes are coming to Castle.

Beginning Jan. 15, Ivy Tech students can attend classes right here at Castle High School.

Classes will be on Tuesdays and Th ursdays from 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.

According to Principal Andy Byers, this has been in the works since mid October.

Rachel Nadeau, Executive Director, Marketing and Communications at Ivy Tech, said, “Castle was picked to hold these classes because a substantial number of students work and live in Warrick County. We also felt that off ering classes at Castle would provide residents of the community with a very convenient and aff ordable educational opportunity.”

Th e courses being off ered include Survey of Art and Culture 1, Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Introduction to Interpersonal Communications, Economic Fundamentals, Introduction to College Writing, English Composition, Mathematics Principles with Algebra, Concepts of Math, College Algebra, Introduction to American Government, Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology.

Th ese courses will only be off ered to Ivy Tech students.

Prospective students are

encouraged to apply. Nadeau said, “All but two of

the courses off ered at Castle are transferable as part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL).”

CTL is any course that can be transferred from one college or university to another.

For current Ivy Tech students, holding classes here should make it simpler to attend school.

“Yes, it should make it easier,” said Nadeau. “It’s part of the Ivy Tech’s mission to provide access to aff ordable, quality education close to home.”

She also said, “We think that current Ivy Tech students who live in Warrick County will be very excited about the opportunity to take classes at Castle High School. It is a very convenient location for the students who might be currently driving all the way to the

main campus on First Avenue in Evansville.”

With college classes being held here at night, some may think a lot of preparations need to be done to get the classrooms ready, but little needs to be done, according to Byers.

“We don’t need to make any big preparations, but the classrooms will need some things done,” he said.

Dr. Dan Schenk, Ivy Tech’s chancellor, and Byers held a press conference about the new classes on Nov. 12 at Castle.

Th e public was invited to come when the announcement was made.

“We discussed the partnership with Castle and Ivy Tech Community College at the press conference,” said Byers.

In a press release, Schenk

said, “We are very pleased to partner with the Warrick County School Corporation and Castle High School to bring additional educational opportunities into the area.”

Ivy Tech off ered new student mobile registration sessions at Castle from Nov. 27 until Dec. 13.

For propsective students who missed those sessions, two more will be off ered: one on Jan. 8 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and another on Jan. 10 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.

At the sessions, students can meet with advisers, register for classes, complete assessment testing and learn more about the fi nancial aid options.

Students can apply online at www.ivytech.edu/apply-now. Current and prospective students can also call 888-IVY-LINE (888-498-5463).

Higher education.Lower student debt.

Classes begin January 15 in Warrick County

Ivy Tech classes will be held at Castle beginning Jan.15. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. Ivy Tech off ered new student mobile registration from Nov. 27 until Dec.13. There will also be one on Jan. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and another on Jan. 10 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students can apply online at www.ivytech.edu/apply-now. or call 888-IVY-LINE (888-498-5463).

Santa Switch is aways a big deal.Find out how peopleprepared for the dance.

See pages 4 and 5.

Another Castle student has been named a Riley Champion. Find out more about freshman Cole Barnett.

See page 3.

New educational opportunities off ered closer to home

nEWs2 THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOLDECEMBER 2012

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Please recycle all types of paper by placing it in the green bins in each classroom.

By Lindsay Alling

Junior Amy Lobue is going to have the amazing opportunity to go to Paris, France, next summer.

Th is is possible because of the Indiana University Summer Honors Program. Th e IU Summer Honors Program is not for everyone, but Lobue has met the

requirements and is ready to take the challenge.Lobue has had to do many diffi cult things to

be able to have this opportunity. Th e application had 30 multiple-choice

questions and four long essays.“Amy had to take and pass a test equivalent

to a college entrance placement exam,” said Shannon Wells, Lobue’s French teacher. “She had to have excellent grades and recommendations, not just from school, but in the community as well.”

Th e program also requires students to contribute to class discussions and to participate in a language club aft er returning home to help others learn about French culture.

“Th e program is very selective,” Wells said. “A fairly high percentage of applicants are accepted, but only because, for the most part, only the most elite apply.”

Th ose who apply are supposed to be juniors with plans to take French the following year,” said Wells, “though they sometimes will accept seniors who want to study French in college.”

Last year Castle had three participants: seniors Chelsea Bonhotal and Madi Dekarske as well as 2012 graduate Anna Mitchell.

Students are usually placed in Normandy or along the Atlantic Coast or in the Loire Valley.

Lobue will be gone for about seven weeks, beginning at the end of June. She will live with a host family that speaks only French.

Lobue will go to school from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But unlike students at Castle High School, she will not have any homework so that she can spend more time with her host family.

Everything that will be said at home with her host family and in school will be in French. So Lobue will learn more about how to speak French and how families in France act on a daily basis.

In addition to attending school, Lobue will be able to visit Paris for a few days and will go on many weekend outings. Normandy beaches and Mont Saint-Michel are among the favorite sites she could visit.

“Host families oft en provide many other cultural experiences as well,” said Wells.

Lobue will only be able to call her family in the United States once a week and will be able to use the Internet for just one hour each week.

But Lobue is still eager to set off . “Not very many people have this opportunity,’’ she said enthusiastically.

She will be diving into the French culture and learning everything she needs to know about the people who live there hands on.

“It’s a great learning opportunity,’’ she said since she will be doing everything with her host family.

Wells said about the program, “It’s invaluable for becoming profi cient in the language, and it helps tremendously when it’s time to take college exams.’’ She also said that the program will strengthen a student’s resume and help that person stand out from other strong students and leaders.

Lobue said, “I’m very excited to go, and it’s a great experience.’’

Junior will immerse herself in French language and culture next summer

“Not very many people have this opportunity.”

Amy Lobue, junior

Amy Lobue

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3THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

DECEMBER 2012nEWsBY THE NUMBERS

STAFFEDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 Amanda Wolf NEWS 2 Ahmed Shahzad

NEWS 3 NEWS 4 FEATURE 5 Lindsay Alling

FEATURE 6 Alexis Baize SPORTS 7 Madison DanielsKNIGHT VISION 8 Alexis Baize CORRESPONDENTS

Elisa Altman Coral Roberts Zoe Taylor ADVISER Susan Korb PRINTER Jim Sherer

� e LancerCastle High School3344 Highway 261

Newburgh, Ind. 47630812-853-3331, ext. 450

skorb@warrick.k12.in.usFax: 812-853-9886

By Lindsay Alling

Freshman Cole Barnett has so many other things he has to worry about on a daily basis than most teenagers do.

Th is is because Cole found out he had type one diabetes when he was only 6 years old, in fi rst grade.

But now Cole has been named a Riley Champion by Riley Hospital, along with seven other young people. Th is program honors Riley patients who have inspired others with their bravery and commitment to help others.

Cole was recognized because of the way he has dealt with his diabetes and also because he and his family have helped to bring diabetes awareness to the community. Along with other Castle families, the Barnett family has joined with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and organized a walk at Holiday World to help fi nd a cure. Over the past seven years, these walks have raised over $2 million for JDRF.

Cole says about his life now with diabetes, “I have to watch to

see if my blood sugar gets too low, and I have to watch what I eat.’’

Cole plays for the Newburgh All-Star baseball team and must always take his diabetes into account.

Senior Kennan Barnett, Cole’s older brother, also plays baseball.

Describing his relationship with Cole, he said, “He is my best friend! I don’t know any siblings that have a closer relationship than us.’’

Kennan also has type one diabetes and has to take a shot of insulin, whereas Cole uses an insulin pump.

Snacks like peanut butter sandwiches, protein bars and Gatorade throughout a game keep the brothers’ blood sugar levels up. Th ey also have to watch out for carbohydrates because their bodies don’t produce as much insulin, or any at all, as someone without diabetes.

Kennan also said, “Th e type (of diabetes) that we have aff ects absolutely everything we do. It’s also much harder to maintain.’’

At a Colts game three weeks ago, Cole was recognized with

seven other people. Th ey got to toss the coin in the middle of the fi eld to start the game. Also, at a Pacers game, Cole was recognized during the national anthem.

“It was awesome!” Cole said enthusiastically about going to the Colts and Pacers games.

Principal Andy Byers named Nov. 30 “Cole Barnett Day’’ at Castle. During that day’s Winter Sports Recognition Assembly, Ben Cohen from the Riley Children’s Foundation presented a banner honoring Cole to the school. Th is will hang in the cafeteria. During the assembly, Cole was joined by his parents, Jim and Heidi Barnett, who expressed their gratitude to Riley and Castle.

Last year, senior Seth Gorman was also a Riley Champion. He, too, had a banner in the cafeteria.

JDRF is still searching for a cure for type one diabetes. To help, go to their website, www. jdrf.org. Th ere you can donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and learn more about how to help people like Cole and Kennan Barnett fi nd the cure.

Another Riley Champion named at Castle

Photo by Lindsay AllingFreshman Cole Barnett (far right), who was recently named a Riley Champion, was presented with a banner by Ben Cohen from the Riley Children’s Foundation during Castle’s Winter Sports Recognition Assembly on Nov. 30.

STAFFEDITOR IN CHIEF, NEWS 1 Amanda Wolf

NEWS 2 Lindsay Alling

NEWS 3 Lindsay Alling

FEATURE 4 & 5 Madison Daniels

ENTERTAINMENT 6Ahmed Shahzad

SPORTS 7Amanda Wolf

KNIGHT VISION 8Alexis Baize

CORRESPONDENTS Elisa AltmanCoral RobertsZoe Taylor

ADVISERSusan Korb

PRINTER Jim Sherer

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FEATURE4 ThE LAncERcAsTLE high schooLdEcEmbER 2012 5ThE LAncER

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Compiled by Madison Daniels

astle’s annual Santa Switch dance took place on Dec. 8. This year’s theme was “Candy Land.”

The Student Council is the group that is in charge of setting up and preparing for the dance.

“The chairs run the dance, (and) the Student Council gets the snacks and drinks, chaperones, tickets and (does the) publicity, which helps advertise the event,” said junior Bree Neeley.

“The chairs come up with the theme, decoration ideas, keep in (touch with) chaperones, make sure committees are getting things done in time, find the DJ and also run and make sure everything else gets ready for the dance,” she said.

Recently, The Lancer asked a number of students about Santa Switch.

How far in advance do you buy your outfit for Santa Switch?

“Three months.” - Miranda Farley, sophomore

“A month to two weeks. That way I know who’s wearing what.” -Zoe Taylor, junior

“A month before.” - Renee Romig, junior

“Late September/early October.” - Claire Baker, freshman

“Early October.” - Nona Mehrnia, freshman

“Two months.” -Dominick Kavanaugh, junior

“A whole year.” - Sarah Noland, sophomore

“A month and a half before.” - Nicole Lillpop, freshman

“A week.”- Wyatt Daly, sophomore

What is the most stressful thing about preparing for Santa Switch?

“Asking the boy.” - Jacey Stewart, freshman

“Asking the right person to go with you.” - Emma Stevens, freshman

“Getting a tie to match the dress.” -AJ Binney, sophomore

“Buying the outfit.” - Nick Titzer, freshman

“If you go to dinner with a group, it’s really hard to go somewhere everyone likes at a time where everyone’s available.” - Olivia Shoup, sophomore

“Where to eat and if your alterations on your dress are correct.” - Jordyn Maikranz, sophomore

Would you rather go to Santa Switch with a date or a group of friends?

“Group of friends and date.” - Hailey Smith, sophomore

“Date! That way you always have someone to dance with! - Lauren Eades, senior

“Freshman year I went with a date, and sophomore year I went with a group of friends (mainly girls), but this year it’s more of both than just one which will be super fun. It’s always great to mix it up.”- Ashley Nava, junior

“With a group.”- Mason Ray, freshman

“Group of friends.”- Nick Tofani, junior

“It depends, but either way I would

like to be with a group of friends.”- Sasha Clark, junior

“Date.”- Zach Seitz, freshman

“I would rather go with a date but someone who is a good friend.” - Grant Carter, senior

How did you ask your date or how did they as you?

“There was only one person that did it in a cute way by using a message in a bottle.” - Ryan Crowe, junior

“She asked me with a note written in French.” -Adam Hillenbrand, senior

“I made a puzzle, and he had to put it together.”- Hannah Deichler, senior

“My date loves Dave Matthews, so I made a quiz with song titles and when he filled in the blanks, it said “Will you go to SS with me?”- Dani Howe Danhauer, junior

“A bonus question at the end of our history test.” - Maren Witte, junior “I put his name on a rubber ducky floaty. (Then I) put a swim cap on the duck’s head. On the swim cap it said, “I am going to be speedy about this … Santa Switch?” I put it in the pool before swim practice. - Hannah Collins, sophomore

“Sadly enough, I didn’t ask him in a creative way. I started off with, “You know what would be a good idea?”- Kaylee Hernandez, freshman

“I asked my date right after we won the final SIAC game for football.” - Taylor Howard, sophomore

“I got a box of Lucky Charms, and there was a note inside saying, “I would be LUCKY if you would go with me.” - Harrison Wilson, sophomore

“I asked my date through a crossword puzzle.” - Briana Shoup, senior

“I drew a picture of us together.” - Elie Smith, sophomore

What are some cute ways to ask someone to Santa Switch?

“Signs, cupcakes, anything involved with food or candy.”- Asia Boldt, junior

“Putting a rose in every one of their classes with (different cards saying) “Will -- you -- go to -- Santa -- Switch -- with” and the last one you go into their seventh-period with the last rose and a card that says “me?”- Adianna Miller, junior

“Cookie cake, locker dressed up.”- Allison Larmann, senior

Annual Santa Switch tradition transforms Castle High School into Candy Land

CHow long does it take you to get ready on the day of Santa Switch?

“It takes a while. You have to get your hair done, your makeup. Then you have to put your dress on, take pictures and such.”- Hailey Hastings, sophomore

“All day. Well, my day starts at nine and goes til eight, then dance!” - Robin Doom, junior

“It would take me about one hour.”- Jeralyn Markiewicz, freshman

“Two to three hours.”- Emily Cron, sophomore

“ Nine hours.” - Lexi Williams, freshman

Do you prefer eating at someone’s house beforehand or at a restaurant? Why?

“I prefer eating at a home because it is easier, less expensive and more casual.”- McKenna Blaylock, sophomore

“Restaurant.”- Desiree Plummer, freshman

“It doesn’t matter. Either way you’re with your friends, making memories.”- Isabella Hart-Clark, freshman

“I’d go to a restaurant because I feel it is more fancy and romantic.” - Madison Hays, sophomore

“Home because you can be as loud and awkward as you want, while at restaurants you have to act civilized.” - Katie Suthard, sophomore

“Restaurant. I feel like it is just a nicer experience.” - Nathaniel Hutchison, sophomore

Anything else you want to tell us about Santa Switch?

“Always be prepared for things to go wrong.”- Alexis Griswold, senior

“I don’t like how we have to take our shoes off…. It grosses me out.” - Madison Hays, sophomore

“Just have fun!” -Marya Graham, freshman

“Its fun!” - Sydney Mustin, freshman

“I wish they would mix the music up some. I get really bored (with) all the dance music with one word. - Corey Berkley, junior

“Guys: If you get asked, find out if the girl just needs a date or if she likes you.” - Chris Zapata, freshman

“Don’t get so worried about it. Just know you’ll have fun no matter what.” - Jesse Meyer, freshman

“I’m excited!” - Bekah Cummings, freshman

“I hope that all the boys take time

to thank their dates for all the hard work they’ve put into making their night memorable.” -- McKenzie Cobb, sophomore

Photos by Madison DanielsFreshman Maddie Dicken helps to decorate the hallway outside of the south gym after school on Dec. 7, the day before Santa Switch. Approximately 1,200 tickets were sold for the dance.

Junior Meera Patel (left) and senior Paige Fanok make the paper lanterns that hung from the ceiling of the hallway outisde of the south gym.

EnTERTAinmEnT6 THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOLDECEMBER 2012

“Out of all my experiences to become a teacher I feel most at home here at Castle.’’

Mike Meador, student teacher

By Ahmed Shahzad

On a recent Sunday evening, I had the pleasure of traveling to Ja-pan -- well, almost.

My family and I ate at Roppongi Japanese Steak and Sushi. It is lo-cated in Evansville along the Lloyd Expressway where LA Grill was lo-cated.

We had two choices about where to dine, either at a hibachi grill or at a regular table. Th e restaurant includes a sushi bar. We chose to eat at the hibachi, which is like a stove where the chef cooks right in front of you. Th e atmosphere is modern and contemporary. Th e music selection was quite odd at fi rst, though. Th ey played regular American popular music, and then they played Japanese music.

We were quickly seated around the hibachi. My brothers and I se-lected the bento box B ($21.95) each. Th is includes short ribs, grilled shrimp, tempura, spicy tuna hand roll and a California roll. We

also got some miso soup. Due to our preference, we had the short ribs replaced with teriyaki salmon, and the chef just replaced the crab in the California roll with shrimp. Th e chef and the waiter gladly ac-cepted the substitutions.

If you don’t want something that heavy, there are other things like spicy tuna sushi ($5.95). Other choices include seafood, sushi, Jap-anese steak and vegetable sushi.

Th e best part about the hibachi is that the chef cooks your meal right in front of you. Th e cooking

includes lots of tricks, such as mak-ing an onion volcano with fl ames and steam erupting from it. Th e hibachi makes for an unforgettable experience at any Japanese restau-rant.

While the chef was cooking on the hibachi, we got our miso soup, which had some pieces of tofu and seaweed in it. Th e soup tasted so much diff erent from other types of soup. It was not too salty but was just right; the bowls for the soup were deep, which allowed for gen-erous portions.

Th e bento box looked over-whelming to eat, and it was. Th e portions were huge. I did not fi n-ish the whole thing; it made a nice lunch, though. Th e whole dish sent you back to Japan. Th e salmon was excellent and tasted as if it was fresh out of the water. Th e staff even surprised us with a cone made of seaweed that included salmon and rice. Th e cone was excellent.

Roppongi’s hours for lunch are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Th e dinner hours for Mon-day through Th ursday are 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Th e hours for Saturday are 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday’s hours are 11a.m. to 9 p.m.

Overall, Roppongi is a nice res-taurant. Th e staff was friendly and accommodating. Th e service and the food were excellent. It is a little pricey, but the food made every dollar worth it. If you ever get the chance sit at the hibachi, that is a unique experience.

Roppongi brings a taste of Japan to Evansville

Th e Musicians’ Coalition oft en reviews a CD or DVD for Th e Lanc-er. Senior Kinsey Haviza wrote this review. For more information about the club, contact sponsor Jim Kibler in Room 2109.

Th roughout the years, we have seen many male bands come and go, but the one thing that never changes about these trends is the love/hate feelings toward the groups.

You either love them or hate them (or you refuse to admit your undying love for them), but there’s no way to avoid them. Th ey’re ev-erywhere you look: on TV, shirts, posters and splashed across the cover of every teen magazine you have seen. In the 90’s and early 2000’s, we had N*sync and the Backstreet Boys, but a new era has started, and it seems to be the age of One Direction.

Th e members of One Direction are Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles. All auditioned for the Brit-

ish version of “Th e X Factor” as solo artists before being grouped together for the competition. While they didn’t win, they did score a huge fan base and a deal with a major label. Roughly two years later, they’re still going strong with their sophomore album, “Take Me Home,” which debuted at number one in both England and the Unit-ed States and already has two Top 10 singles in the United Kingdom.

Leading off with the fi rst single, “Live While We’re Young,” “Take Me Home” immediately gives off a fun, bouncy vibe; it is exactly what you would expect from a boy band. Freshman Jake Ellsworth said that it has the “traditional boy band sound with an edge.”

Th e second single to be released in the U.K. was track number three, “Little Th ings.” Written by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, this song is the ultimate sappy, sweet love song. While it could be con-sidered a little bit too slow at times, it is still a good ballad with great

harmonies. Th e next track that seemed to

catch the attention of a lot of peo-ple was number six, “Heart Attack.” Freshman Keric Rudisill compared it to songs by Th e Wanted and Ma-roon 5, saying that it “doesn’t quite sound like 1D…it changes their type up a bit.”

Most of “Take Me Home” con-tinues on with catchy, upbeat tunes that are fun and easy enough to enjoy. Th ey slow things down again with track number 10, “Over Again,” before launching back into poppy dance songs. Th e album ends on a good note with track 17 (yes, 17), “Still the One.” While it sounds similar to most of the songs on the album, it has a good beat and was a nice way to wrap up the album.

“Take Me Home,” while re-petitive and predictable, is an all-around good album. You wouldn’t expect One Direction to come out with anything groundbreaking or too original, so why bash them for doing what they do best? Poppy, fun

music is what 1D does, and they do it very well. It’s catchy and upbeat, and it is what their fans want to hear. We shouldn’t be criticizing them for this; we should be judg-ing them on how well they pulled it off , and they most defi nitely suc-ceeded in making a great album for their fans that they’re proud of. Th e vocals are superb, and you can tell that a lot of eff ort went into the cre-ation of this album.

English band One Direction takes the audience home

Photo by Ahmed Shahzad Roppongi is located along the Lloyd Expressway on the east side of Evansville.

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7THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

DECEMBER 2012sPoRTsBY THE NUMBERS

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Mrs. Kathy Baker is Castle’s

Youth First social worker. Her o� ce is in the attendance o� ce.

Here is what 4,572 high school students from Gibson, Posey, and Warrick counties said:Most of Us (2 out of 3)* want adults to talk with us about not using alcohol.Most of Us (7 out of 10)* never or rarely** drink alcohol.Most of Us (2 out of 3)* prefer NOT to drink alcohol when hanging out with friends.Most of Us (2 out of 3)* think getting drunk is NEVER a good thing for anyone our age to do.

* Source: 2011 Youth First/SSHS Most of Us Survey / ** Rarely = 2 or fewer drinks in a year

What is the Youth First MOST OF US campaign? It is a research-based campaign to reduce teen alcohol abuse among high school students by correcting misperceptions and promoting positive social norms.

Research shows promoting positive social norms and correcting misperceptions can increase healthy behaviors. It is the di� erence between what we THINK our friends do and what our friends REALLY do.

Overestimating or underestimating what our peers do can have negative consequences. For instance, teens who believe that “everybody does it” or “most do it” may feel greater pressure to drink alcohol. Parents who believe “everybody does it but not my child” may be less likely to have crucial conversations with their kids about the dangers of alcohol.

By Zoe Taylor

Th e Castle girls’ varsity basketball team claimed a victory over Boonville 84-27 on Nov. 29.

“We played as good as we probably can,” said Beau Hobson, the new head of the program and varsity coach. “Th ere is always room for improvement.”

Aft er a major change in the coaching staff at the end of last season, the new coaches and their program are appearing to have gained the favor of the players, the school and the parents.

“It’s a fresh start,” said sophomore guard Grace Voyles.

Th e girls seem motivated as they practice.

“We keep improving, like we know more and more plays and how to bring each other up,” said Grace Voyles.

Many players are positive about the dramatic changes. “We’ve all grown together as a family this year than from past years,” said senior guard Allison Wedding.

Wedding said the players were “open-minded” to the new staff and ready to play for them.

“Th ey have us push each other,” she said.

Junior guard Kiersten Barker said that the new program helps the girls stretch to their “full potential.” Th is was evident in their fi rst game.

“We all were really confi dent and excited (for the fi rst game),” Barker said. “We were like more together, like a team.”

“We are improving a lot more, and I know we will do really well this season,” she said.

As of Dec. 11, their record was 6-2.

Th ey have tried to ease their way into the team by providing bonding activities, such as a camping trip to Lincoln State Park and pasta dinners.

“It’s awesome,” said junior guard Maren Witte. “We all clicked really well together.”

“Th e girls have been really receptive,” said assistant coach Sarah Campbell.

Th e new strategy can be seen in the young team’s playing. Playing

with more man-to-man defense and fast pace, the team demonstrates their strength.

“It’s important to enjoy every day,” said Hobson.

“I tell them to let basketball be their escape. Aft er a day at school, it’s an escape for me. You need to enjoy the time in high school and playing it,” he said.

Th e girls seem to be “buying into Hobson,” said Campbell. Yet Campbell’s infl uence is important as well.

“Th ey defi nitely need a female, like a mom or female presence every girl needs,” said Campbell. “Fortunately, I fi ll it for them.”

Parents have also been pleased with the transition.

“I just have one word: ‘seamless,’” said Joe Rosebrock, father of junior

forward Hannah Rosebrock, when commenting on the transition with the new coaches. “Th e bonding is coming natural; it’s good to see.”

Many parents commented on the girls looking to the coaches for structure and identity.

“I really like the new coaches,” said Winona Goldman, mother of junior guard Lauren Goldman. “I like how he keeps us involved; he sends out lots of emails.”

Winona Goldman and other parents expressed their approval about the organization with the new coaches and communication between players, coaches and parents.

“Th e coaches’ attitudes trickle down to the players’ attitudes,” she said.

“It’s a pretty balanced team

with scoring,” said Mike Hampton, father of sophomore guard Leah Hampton, when commenting on the Boonville game. “Th ere’s no selfi sh players.”

“Th e consistency of the sideline coaching makes the players work harder,” said Robin Voyles, mother of Grace Voyles.

While the coaches prove they work hard, the players also put in a lot of time.

“Six girls play in the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union),” said Ken Witte, father of Maren Witte.

He proceeded to name other organizations in which the players participate and the injures that girls returned with.

“Th ere are two girls coming off of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears,” Ken Witte said.

With both the hard work from the coaches and players, the parents have confi dence in the season.

“We will most likely win the SIAC (Southern Indiana Athletic Conference) without a problem, but I’m interested to see how we play against Mater Dei,” said Mike Hampton.

“Th ey are a tough team. And we should win sectionals. From there we see what happens,” he said.

Th e progression of the young team for the upcoming years looks positive, according to most players and parents.

“Th e coaches have more communication with all the players,” said Winona Goldman. “Th ere’s more consistency.”

Th is consistency should allow for the readiness of the junior varsity.

Sophomore forward Taylor Howard believes that the future varsity will be “dynamic.”

“We grew up together,” she said. “Th e girls on the varsity team like Leah (Hampton) and (forward) Zuri (Sanders) played with us. We have so much trust in each other that we could pass a ball and not worry about it. We pass and know the other girl will be there.”

Howard continued, “I think (Coach Hobson’s) passion for the game, it’s what really is going to drive us through the (seasons) and this year.”

Girls’ basketball shoots their way to successful season with new staff

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Photo by Zoe TaylorSophomore forward Zuri Sanders goes up for a shot during the third quarter of Castle’s game against Boonville High School on Nov. 29. Castle won 84-27.

KnighT Vision8 THE LANCERCASTLE HIGH SCHOOLDECEMBER 2012

Student Council members delivered two full boxes of cans and a $30 gift card to 41 Castle families. During the canned food drive, Castle collected 3,740 cans and $1,140.26. Each dollar counted as two cans, so the fi nal total in terms of cans was 6,055. Continuing the tradition, English teacher Fred Bracher’s class

Photo by Ahmed Shahzadcollected the most (1,132 cans). As a result, his students won a doughnut party and a Special Cup party. Abby Busing’s fi rst-period zoology class came in second place (976 cans). History teacher Emily Garrett’s fi rst period collected 692 cans, and Susan Korb’s fi rst- period journalism class collected 412 cans.

The Chargerettes were recognized at the Winter Sports Recognition Assembly on Nov. 30. Girls’ and boys’ swimming and diving, basketball and wrestling were also recongnized that day. Photo by Madison Daniels

Photo by Sarah WagmeisterDale DeLong talks to a customer during the annual Band Craft Show on Dec. 1. DeLong sells carvings, including Santa Clauses, he makes from cypress “knees,” which are the roots of cypress trees that stick out of the ground. He says he doesn’t know what he is carving or what it will look like until he begins.

Photo by Amanda WolfThe Harlem Wizards came to Castle on Dec. 3 to play against the faculty from area schools to raise money for charity. Here David Paul picks up Castle athletic direc-tor Leah Roop in the middle of the game.

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